Grilling chicken is so easy. It's so easy to just season it with a bit of salt and pepper that oftentimes I don't even bother with any other marinade. But today I wanted to try something different but with whatever I had in the pantry ... a simple grilled chicken. Serves 4 Prep time 10 … Continue reading Grilled chicken with mustard, lemon and garlic (292 calories per serve)
This is mom's recipe for orange lemon cake. She made it and took it to church a few weeks ago and it was so popular that she had people asking for more. Her original recipe had a honey lemon glaze but I added a bit of frosting and decoration on top. Serves 14 Prep time … Continue reading Mom’s orange lemon cake (493 calories per serve)
The fava bean ciabatta itself is pretty filling at about 343 calories per serve and could be a meal on its own. But I had a craving for grilled chicken so I had that as well (340 calories per serve). The lemon flavours really tied the bread and chicken together really well. Serves 6 Prep time 20 mins … Continue reading Fava bean ciabatta with lemon and rosemary grilled chicken (683 calories per serve)
I find that this lemon tart starts out zesty but can turn tangy after 24 hours. So it's best to make it on the day you intend to serve it. Serves 12 Prep time 30 mins + 30 mins chill time Cook time 15 mins blind bake + 20 mins Ingredients For the shortcrust pastry: 260g … Continue reading Zesty lemon and plum tart (258 calories per serve)
My fiancé and I went on a 3-day spa getaway to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. We also managed to squeeze in degustation meals at the Lakehouse and the Argus Dining Room. We enjoyed both restaurants but preferred the Argus because of its genuine focus on the taste of the food. The Lakehouse was certainly more sophisticated and … Continue reading Marmalade beer cocktail (147 calories per serve)
I don't eat seafood often because I only have it if it is very, very fresh. That means I can't buy it overnight and cook it the next day because it would smell too fishy for me. I had to have it on the day that it was bought and that was why I only … Continue reading Honey and lemon glazed salmon fillets (671 calories per serve)
I love no-bake cheesecakes. I prefer their taste and they are also easier to make. You can also turn it into a lemon 'ice cream' cheesecake if you freeze it. This one uses low fat ingredients so it's pretty light for a cheesecake. On the plus side, I also used up the last of my … Continue reading Lemon Cheesecake
This is a very light meal and suits a lunch, although I had it as a light dinner. I had a lot of lemons (7 lemons) and two bunches of parsley left over from a dinner party last week. So this was the perfect recipe to use them all up. Serves 4 Cook time 1 … Continue reading Honey lemon chicken with radish and parsley salad (367 calories per serve)
